Final decision on the action against Nishanthini IPS will be taken on the basis of the panel's recommendation | Photo: ManoramaThiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government has ordered departmental action against Women's Battalion Commandant R. Nishanthini, IPS. The proceedings have been ordered based on a complaint that the officer beat up a Union Bank of India (UBI) senior manager in custody, after arresting him in a false case when she was assistant superintendent of police (ASP) at Thodupuzha.
The court had annulled the case against the bank manager, who was arrested on charges of harassment of a woman cop who approached the bank for a loan. An inquiry was conducted earlier on a complaint from the manager that false charges were foisted on him. The inquiry report, which found Nishanthini and other cops who were with her guilty, prompted the previous government to order proceedings against them.
The order was, however, frozen later. The manager then approached the High Court, which set a four-month deadline for the government to act on the complaint.
Superintendent of police A.V. George had conducted the first inquiry. The State Human Rights Commission as well as the State Police Complaints Authority had recommended action against the cops. The home secretary issued the orders for departmental proceedings after examining these reports.
Before action is initiated, an officer not below the rank of inspector-general will scrutinize the allegations. Final decision on the action against the IPS officer will be taken on the basis of the panel's recommendation.
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